Man of Steel
1.10 Demon
Written by Terence Jordan
[TEASER]
EXT-LEXCORP-NIGHT
We see the Lexcorp sign.
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INT-LEXCORP LEX'S OFFICE-NIGHT
We see Lex staring out the window. Pan to Jimmy entering upset.
Jimmy Olsen
What the hell is this Lex? I thought we had a deal.
Lex Luthor
A deal isn't over until I have no use for you.
Jimmy Olsen
I'm done Luthor. Get someone else to be your flunky.
Lex Luthor
Now. Now. Jimmy, it will be a real shame if the DDS were to find out Ms. Sullivan was hacking a federal government mainframe.
Jimmy Olsen
I won't let you hold that over my head Lex.
Lex Luthor
You came to me six years ago seeking a favor. That took alot of pulls. All I need is one more favor Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Okay. What is that?
Lex walks to his desk and opens his briefcase. He pulls out the Talisman.
Lex Luthor
The problem is Jimmy I need a way to activate it.
Jimmy Olsen
Damn shame Lex. What does it have to do with me?
Lex Luthor
I need you to figure out how to activate it.
He tosses the Talisman to Jimmy. Jimmy examines it.
Jimmy Olsen
How am I suppose to do that?
Lex Luthor
Use that brain of your to figure it out Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Why not get one of your scientists?
Lex Luthor
I don't really trust them Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Some reason you trust me?
Lex Luthor
I trust you won't do anything to hurt Chloe.
Jimmy Olsen
What am I suppose to twirl it around? Some secret chant?
Open Sesame!
Lex Luthor(annoyed)
Does it look like a door Jimmy?
Jimmy Olsen
Arise!
The Talisman begins to shake and glow red. Jimmy lets it go as it floats in the air. Lex looks on intrigued. Pan to Jimmy worried. The light flashes and dispers. We a red demon like creature dressed in black leather. It appears to be nearly 7ft.
Demon
I am Blacan. Who has summon me?
Cut off on Blacan, Lex, and Jimmy.
[FADE OUT][OPENING CREDITS]
STARRING
TOM WELLING...CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
MICHAEL ROSENBAUM...LEX LUTHOR
ERICA DURANCE...LOIS LANE
MICHAEL MCKEAN...PERRY WHITE
AARON ASHMORE...JIMMY OLSEN
SOPHIA BUSH...CAT GRANT
ALLISON MACK...DETECTIVE CHLOE SULLIVAN
GUEST STARRING
MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN...BLACAN
[ACT I]
EXT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
We see view of the Daily Planet Globe spining.
INT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
We see Jimmy entering worried and scared. Pan to Lois and Clark concerned.
Lois Lane
Whoa. Jimmy looks like the IRS is after you.
Jimmy Olsen
Huh? What?
Clark Kent
Are you okay, Jimmy?
Jimmy Olsen
Its nothing, I'm fine.
Lois Lane
Are you sure Jimmy?
Jimmy Olsen
Positive.
Lois Lane
Alright. I'm going to head home.
Clark Kent
I'll walk you to your car.
Lois Lane
My own personal bodyguard. You don't have to Smallville.
Clark Kent
Its an honor Lois. I'll lay my life on the line for you.(smirks)
Lois rolls her eyes. They walk out the Planet. Cut off on Jimmy worried.
EXT-METROPOLIS-NIGHT
We see Blacan roaming the streets. Examining his surrondings. Pan to people staring at him awkwardly.
Blacan
This world is facinating. It will be perfect for me. It just needs a fix up.
A fireball forms in his left hand. Pan to people staring in fear. He throws the fireball into the building. The building catches on fire and collaspes. Pan to people running around panicking.
Blacan
Now lets begin the chaos.
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INT-LEXCORP-NIGHT
We see Lex on the ground. He slowly opens his eyes. Lex gets up. He looks around for the Talisman and realizes its gone. Lex takes out his phone and dials a number.
Lex Luthor
Locate the Demon Blacan. Just look for something out of the ordinary.
Lex walks out of his office.
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INT-CHLOE SULLIVAN'S OFFICE-NIGHT
We see Chloe packing her things. Pan to an officer walking in. Pan to Chloe sighing.
Officer
I know your heading out but theirs a situation.
Chloe Sullivan
What kind of Situation?
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EXT-MIDTOWN METROPOLIS-NIGHT
We see Firefighters and citizens. Pan to Chloe arriving. Chloe gets out of her car and approaches a Firefighter.
Chloe Sullivan
What happened here?
Firefighter
We don't know how the fire started. But their were remains found from ten bodies.
Chloe Sullivan
What? How?
Firefighter
Like we said Detective Sullivan, we don't know.
Pan to Superman landing next to Chloe.
Superman
What's going on here?
Firefighter
Well if isn't Superman pretty late aren't you. Ten people are dead. Faster than a speeding bullet my ass.
Chloe Sullivan
Thats enough!
The Firefighter shakes his head and walks off.
Superman
He's right. I should have been here.
Chloe Sullivan
Don't you start Clark. You can't be everywhere at the sametime. Its impossible even for you. We all can just do our best at what we do.
Superman
Your right. What happened?
Chloe Sullivan
I don't know.
Pan to an officer walking towards them with a female witness.
Officer
Detective Sullivan. This witness says she saw what happened.
Chloe Sullivan
Okay, lets hear it.
Female Witness
It was a demon.
Chloe Sullivan
Can you be more specific?
Female Witness
He was red and had horns like a devil. He created a fireball with his hand and threw it like a baseball into the building.
Officer
A demon you say, okay someone is a little looney.(to Chloe)I'm sorry for this Detective Sullivan.
Female Witness
I'm telling the truth.
An explosion is heard.
Chloe Sullivan
What was that?
Superman
Sounds like its from uptown.
Superman takes off into the air.
Chloe Sullivan(to the officers)
Come On!
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EXT-UPTOWN METROPOLIS-NIGHT
We see another burning building. Superman lands in front of it. Zoom in as he inhales and blows his superbreath vaporizing the fire. Pan to Blacan watching from the shadows.
Blacan
Interesting.
He steps out of the shadows and points to Superman.
Blacan
Impressive.
Superman(turns to him)
Who are you?
Blacan
I am Blacan. Demon of the Underworld.
Superman
Why are you here?
Blacan(sinister)
To bring terror.
Cut off on Superman looking at him sternly.
[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
EXT-UPTOWN METROPOLIS-NIGHT
We see Superman and Blacan talking.
Blacan
Your different than these other humans. I can tell by your structure.
Superman
You said your here to bring terror. I won't let that happen.
Blacan
Do you think you can stop me?
Blacan runs towards him. Superman flies towards him. They collide, Blacan sends Superman flying into a car, cracking the windshield. Pan to Blacan forming a fireball. Pan to Superman getting off the car.
Superman
Your going to have to do better than that. Fire doesn't hurt me.
Blacan throws it at him hitting his chest. Superman flies back on top of the car. Zoom in on his face.
Superman
Magic?
Blacan
And I thought Fire couldn't hurt you.
Superman stands up quickly. Superman inhales and pulls Blacan towards him and punches him in the face. The force knocks Blacan across the road hitting a light pole. Blacan stands up.
Blacan
This is getting exciting. Truly you will make a great warrior for my army.
Superman
Not going to happen.
Pan to Chloe and the police arriving.
Officer
Jesus! She was right.
Blacan turns to them. He smirks evily. He opens his mouth as a fireball exits. Pan to Superman jumping in front of them. The ball knocks him into the police car. Pan to Chloe and the officers dodging. Chloe stands up and runs to Superman's side.
Superman
Its magic Chloe.
Chloe Sullivan
How?
Superman(getting up)
I don't know. But this guys is dangerous.
Blacan
You confuse me. You have all this power and yet you use it to save these humans.
Superman
I'll give my life.
Superman flies towards him again torpedo style. Pan to Blacan getting in fighting stance. Blacan catches both of Superman's wrists and swirls him around. Pan to Superman using his heat vision and hitting Blacan in the forehead. It causes to let Superman go. Superman flies in the air but he repels. He looks to the Demon Blacan. Blacan holds out his arms.
Blacan
Power of Lightning strike down upon thy.
Pan to the clouds forming together as lightning begins to form. Thunder is heard. Pan to Chloe worried.
Chloe Sullivan
Dear God, What are we dealing with?
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INT-LOIS'S APARTMEN-NIGHT
We see Lois in the bed. Her phone rings.
Lois Lane
Hello wait slow down Perry. Okay I'm on it.
Lois jumps out of bed and heads to the rest room.
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INT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
We see Perry staring out the window. He notices the clouds and lightning forming. Pan to Cat walking behind him.
Cat Grant
What's wrong Chief?
Perry White
I feel a storm is coming Cat. The worst storm in Metropolis date.
Pan to Jimmy worried. He heads out the Daily Planet.
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EXT-UPTOWN METROPOLIS-NIGHT
We see the road damaged with holes. Pan to Superman still in the air and Blacan with his hands out.
Blacan
Lightning Strike Down upon thy!
Lightning strikes Superman. He falls to the ground causing crater.
Chloe Sullivan
Thats it.
Chloe Sullivan shoots at Blacan. Pan to Blacan smiling sinesterly. He throws a fire ball at her. Pan to Chloe dodging. Pan to Lois arriving.
Lois Lane
Dear God. Chloe!
Pan to Jimmy arriving seconds after Lois. Blacan smiles. Pan to Lois and Jimmy approaching Chloe. Jimmy turns and notices Blacan.
Lois Lane
What's going on Chloe?
Chloe Sullivan
Were dealing with a Powerful Demn named Blacan.
Lois Lane
Demon. As in devil type demon.
Chloe Sullivan
Take a look for yourself.
Lois looks at Blacan and then looks to the crater.
Lois Lane
Is that Superman?
Pan to the Crater and zoom in on the ground with his eyes closed. Pan to Blacan.
Blacan
I am done here.
Blacan jumps on a roof and escapes. Pan back to Superman in the crater unconscious.
Cut off on Superman
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
EXT-UPTOWN METROPOLIS-NIGHT
We see Jimmy, Lois, Chloe, and the officers.
Jimmy Olsen
What have I done.
Chloe Sullivan
Jimmy? What do you mean by what you did?
Jimmy Olsen
I let that monster out.
Lois runs to Superman's side. Pan to Chloe staring at Jimmy.
Chloe Sullivan
What do you mean you let him out?
Pan to Lois and Superman.
Lois Lane
Superman? Superman!
Superman opens his eyes. He gets up.
Superman
Lois? Where's Blacan?
Lois Lane
He left. But are you okay? What happened?
Superman
The demon uses magic. I have to find out where this Demon came from.
Lois Lane
I think Jimmy might know.
Superman
Jimmy?
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EXT-ROOF-NIGHT
We see Blacan staring down at the people.
Blacan
I shall rule these lands.
Lex Luthor
Oh really. I guess we have to see about that.
Pan to Lex standing next to a door with troops surronding him.
Blacan
You again. I let you live because you awaken me and brought me to this land.
Lex Luthor
I guess I should be greatful. You let me live on a whim.
Blacan
What are you after?
Lex Luthor
I'm after Talisman that your carrying.
Pan to Blacan as we see The Talisman on his side.
Blacan
Do you think you can take it from me?
Lex Luthor
Yes. Yes I can.
Lex snaps his fingers. Pan to Blacan forming a fireball. Pan to Troop firing darts at him. Blacan's fireball dissolves and Blacan stumbles and falls to the ground. Pan to Lex walking towards him.
Lex Luthor
Never underestimate a Luthor.
Cut off on Lex.
INT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
We see Lois, Chloe, and Jimmy walking in. Pan to Clark behind them.
Lois Lane
Hey Smallville, Where were you I left you four messages.
Clark Kent
I know I just got it. What exactly are we dealing with?
Chloe Sullivan(angery)
I think Jimmy can answer that?
Clark Kent
Lex?
Chloe Sullivan
What does Lex have to do with Jimmy?
Clark Kent
Its time to tell the truth Jimmy. The deal with Lex.
Lois Lane
Deal with Lex? Jimmy you didn't.
Pan to Perry and Cat approaching.
Perry White
Whats going on?
Jimmy Olsen
Fine. Seven years as I asked Lex for a favor. Two weeks ago Lex came to collect.
Clark Kent
What did he collect?
Jimmy Olsen
When Lex went to China? I was helping him locate Talisman.
Lois Lane
Talisman?
Jimmy Olsen
Some ancient Talisman. It says its the key to the underworld.
Chloe Sullivan
Underworld? Where Blacan is from. Jimmy, what have you done?
Jimmy Olsen(sadden)
I protected you.
Chloe Sullivan
What?
Cut off on Lois, Clark, Chloe, and Jimmy.
INT-LEVEL 33.1-NIGHT
We see Blacan in a pod container. Pan to Lex walking in with two troops.
Lex Luthor
Welcome to my laboratory.
Blacan(looks at him)
Lex Luthor seems I underestimated you.
Lex Luthor
Its been known to be mixtakes by others.
Blacan
How long do you think this cage can hold me?
Lex Luthor
It won't but this will.
He pulls out the Talisman.
Lex Luthor
I've been doing research on you Blacan. It seems whomever hold this Talisman controls you. Which is why you grabbed it so quickly during our first encounter.
Pan to Blacan smirking.
Blacan
What is thy bidding?
Lex Luthor
Easy. I want you to kill Superman.
Pan to Lex smirking. Pan to Blacan smiling devishly.
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
INT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
We see Jimmy, Chloe, Lois, Clark, and Perry.
Perry White
Out all of the stupid thing you've done Olsen.
Jimmy Olsen
I'm sorry.
He looks to Chloe who is upset.
Clark Kent
Okay. Jimmy made a mixtake. Everybody does it. Lets move and focus on the objective at hand. We have to find Blacan.
Lois Lane
Smallville is right. That monster could damn near destroy this city.
Jimmy Olsen
Even the world. Blacan is the most powerful Demom n the Underworld.
Chloe Sullivan
How do you know this?
Jimmy Olsen
I did some research. That isn't just a gateway to the underworld but also a way of controlling the Demon Blacan.
Lois Lane
I say we pay Lex a visit.
Clark Kent
I agree. I bet the farm on it that Lex has the Talisman.
The bulding begins to tremor.
Perry White
What in Sam's hell was that?
Chloe Sullivan
I don't know.
Pan to Blacan crashing down from the ceiling with bricks fall with him.
Blacan
No warm welcome.
Lois Lane
Hey ugly they don't teach you how use doors in the underworld.
Clark Kent
Don't antagonize him Lois.
Blacan
Big Talk from a human woman, I like that.
Clark Kent
Why are you here?
Blacan
Superman. Which one of can bring him to me?
Perry White
What makes you think we know?
Blacan
You write these stories on him. Someone is bound to know how I can get in touch with him. Where is this Lois Lane?
Pan to Lois. Pan to the others quiet.
Blacan
No one has any idea. Fine I'll just amuse myself until then.
Blacan forms a fireball in his hand. Pan to Lois stepping up.
Lois Lane
I'm Lois Lane. Just put the fireball out.
Clark Kent
Lois.
Lois Lane
Shut it Smallville.
Blacan approaches Lois. Pan to the others worried.
Blacan
How about we take this to the roof.
Blacan reaches for Lois but is blocked by Clark stepping in.
Clark Kent
You will not touch her.
Blacan
Step aside!
Blacan grabs him and tosses him. Pan to Clark going through the window breaking the glass.
Lois Lane(scared and worried)
Clark!
Jimmy Olsen
C.K.
Chloe Sullivan
Clark?
Blacan grabs Lois and heads to the roof. Pan to Jimmy going to walk out. Chloe notices.
Chloe Sullivan
Jimmy. Where are you going?
Jimmy Olsen
To see Lex.
Jimmy walks out. Pan to Chloe worried.
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EXT-DAILY PLANET-NIGHT
We see Blacan on the roof with Lois.
Lois Lane
You killed Clark you son of a-
Blacan
Aww. Cry me a river.
Lois Lane
Why do you want Superman?
Blacan
Someone wants him dead.
Lois Lane
Let me guess, Lex.
Blacan
Why you aren't you bright.
Lois Lane
Well you look like something from the Sci-Fi channel.
Blacan looks annoyed.
Blacan
Your annoying. Now tell me where's Superman?
Superman
Right here!
Pan to Superman flying towards Blacan. He punches Blacan off the roof. Superman lands next Lois.
Lois Lane
Well that answered his question.
She places her hands on her hips.
Superman(holds Lois)
You okay, Lois?
Lois Lane
I'm fine Superman.
Superman
Thats great. I should stop here and now.
Superman is about to walk off but Lois grabs his hand.
Lois Lane(worried)
You could die.
Superman
I won't die Lois.
Lois Lane
He almost did last time. Maybe you should plan it out.
Superman(cups her face)
I won't die. I promise.
He kisses her and she kisses back.
Cut off on them kissing.
[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS]
[ACT V]
INT-LEXCORP-LATE NIGHT
We see Jimmy storming into an empy office.
Jimmy Olsen
Lex!
Pan to Lex walking in.
Lex Luthor
Mr. Olsen. Why are you here?
Jimmy Olsen
You why I'm here. We need to stop that Demon. Where's the Talisman?
Lex Luthor
Right here Jimmy, with me.
Jimmy Olsen
Your controlling the Demon.
Lex Luthor
Thats right.
Jimmy Olsen
He killed alot of people including Clark!
Lex Luthor
He killed Clark, how unfortunate.
Jimmy Olsen
Now Superman and the Demon are fighting as we speak.
Lex Luthor
Really now that sounds like it will be a great pay per view.
Jimmy Olsen(realization)
Thats what this was all about, Superman?
Lex Luthor
Dawn of a new day and Superman will bow before Lex Luthor.
Jimmy Olsen
I won't let you do this Lex. I'm going to fix my mixtakes.
Lex Luthor
What are you going to do Jimmy?
Jimmy tackles Lex to the ground. They begin tussling.
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EXT-OUTSIDE DAILY PLANET-LATE NIGHT
We see Superman using his Superbreath blowing Blacan into a car denting it.
Superman
This ends here. Why don't you try doing this the easy way.
Blacan
I hate the easy way.
Blacan jumps in the air and forms a fireball. He throws it but Superman dodges.
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INT-LEXCORP-LATE NIGHT
We see Jimmy punch Lex and snatch the Talisman from Lex's side.
Jimmy Olsen
This ends now!
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EXT-OUTSIDE DAILY PLANET-LATE NIGHT
We see Superman and Blacan running towards each other fiercly in slow motion.
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INT-LEXCORP-LATE NIGHT
We see Jimmy smashing the Talisman in slow motion. Red smoke surronds Jimmy and he vanishes. Pan to Lex puzzled.
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EXT-OUTSIDE DAILY PLANET-LATE NIGHT
We see Superman and Blacan collide with each other and they vanish. Pan to Lois, Chloe, and Perry on the roof watching.
Lois Lane(worried)
Superman?
Cut off their wondering looks.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
SUPERMAN CHARCTERS CREATED BY
JERRY SIEGEL AND JOE SHUSTER